These machine-made pots are typical of what was produced in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. There were thousands of flowerpot designs and dozens of manufacturers, including McCoy, Roseville, Robinson Ramsbottom, Bauer, and Weller.

The elegant glazed strawberry planter is from central North Carolina and is attributed to potter Waymon Cole

Click on any other pots below for a close-up and information from the exhibit:

From the left column, going top to bottom: North Carolina pot, Lancaster County flowerpots, traditional Jugtown flowerpot, North Carolina pot.

From the right column, going top to bottom: Bartam pot, reconstructed pots from Mt. Vernon, reconstructed pots from Monticello.